Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Proactively identify illegal MVTS operators and ARPsin the current exchange control environment by conducting extensive research in local and international jurisdictions.

• Identify new trends employed by MVTS operators and ARPs to externalise funds from South Africa.

• Recommend or develop new ways to detect the methods MVTS operators and ARPs use to externalise funds.

• Investigate, with limited supervision, basic, intermediate and complex matters involving alleged contraventions of the Regulations.

• Recoup, recover or regularise capital lost due to alleged contraventions of the Regulations.

• Administer the collection, preservation and distribution of money and/or goods seized in terms of the provisions of the Regulations.

• Assist, under supervision, legal practitioners and law enforcement agencies with investigations and litigation.

• Record all relevant information and correspondence regarding allocated investigations and provide investigative administrative support when required.

• Collate, report on and link data on all identified matters, including those under investigation and/or sanctioned.

• Provide accurate reporting to all levels within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and external stakeholders.

• Participate in meetings and provide written reports linked to the above processes.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• at least a Bachelor’s degree in either law, commerce or forensics (in the accounting or financial fields), or an equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in a related field;

• a minimum of one to three years’ experience in financial or related investigations in the banking, financial sector and/or law enforcement environment; and

• knowledge of and experience in the application of the Currency and Exchanges Act 9 of 1933, the Regulations, Currency and Exchanges Manuals and other relevant legislation.

Additional requirements include:

• building and managing relationships;
• resilience and perseverance;
• good verbal and written communication skills;
• good analytical and judgement skills;
• knowledge and skill in:

-investigations report writing;

-analysis and problem-solving;

-sound judgement and decision-making; and

-planning and organising;

• advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word;
• ability to work under pressure; and
• a valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel from time to time to perform duties away from the SARB Head Office.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.